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SCPD Urges Reform of Juvenile Transfer Laws

Published: January 20, 2026

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In written comments to state lawmakers, SCPD called for narrowing the circumstances under which children can be transferred to adult court, pointing to research on adolescent brain development and the poor outcomes of adult incarceration for youth.

The office urged that transfer be a rare exception, decided only after individualized review.

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